Description
This small-batch vegan strawberry cake is a delightful dessert bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and a hint of vanilla. Perfectly moist and easy to prepare, it’s an ideal treat for celebrations or simply to savor at home. Each slice showcases a beautiful pink hue, making it not just delicious but visually stunning. Whether enjoyed alone or shared with loved ones, this guilt-free indulgence will bring joy to your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (unbleached)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk (almond or oat)
- Powdered sugar for frosting (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all ingredients.
- Mash the strawberries in a bowl until smooth but slightly chunky.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix in the mashed strawberries, applesauce, vanilla extract, and plant-based milk until combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch round cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Once cool, top with powdered sugar or your favorite vegan frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg